elow are four sentences from various student assignments. Select all the sentences that need in-text references.

Question

Hyland points out that texts that share the same purpose often share the same structure.   


A new international study shows almost 80% of South African pupils do not develop basic reading skills by the time they reach Grade 5.   


In order to know how to structure sentences in English, you require a basic knowledge of grammar. 


It is clear, therefore, that vocabulary development is an essential component for developing fluency in academic language. 

Answer 1

The sentences that need in-text references are:

1. A new international study shows almost 80% of South African pupils do not develop basic reading skills by the time they reach Grade 5.

   • This statement presents data from a study and requires a reference to the original source.

2. Hyland points out that texts that share the same purpose often share the same structure.

   • This sentence refers to a specific author (Hyland) and requires an in-text citation to properly credit the source.

The other two sentences do not reference specific data, authors, or studies, and therefore do not need in-text references.